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Summer Festival of the Arts returns to Downtown Youngstown this weekend
The annual celebration of creativity and culture returns to Downtown Youngstown this weekend as the Summer Festival of the Arts begins a two-day run on Saturday. For a 26th year, the festival brings two days of art, entertainment, and family-friendly fun in Wean Park on July 27 and 28th. The...
Norfolk Southern worker sues, claiming railroad put 'profits ahead of safety' after East Palestine derailment
Claiming that Norfolk Southern put “profits ahead of safety,” one of the railroad’s employees has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of negligence by sending him to the site of the February 3, 2023 fire, derailment, and toxic spill in East Palestine. Joseph Lee Roberts of Indiana...
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Pennsylvania Community Pharmacists Cheer New Law Reforming Pharmacy Benefit Managers
HARRISBURG, PA — Community pharmacists across Pennsylvania are applauding the recent signing of House Bill 1993 by Governor Josh Shapiro. This new law aims to overhaul how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operate within the state, addressing long-standing issues that have plagued local pharmacies and patients alike. The bill signing took place at Hometown Pharmacy in New Castle, a staple in its community since 1997.
Commissioners approve funds for purchase of vehicle for sanitary camera for Poland Township
Mahoning County Commissioners have approved the allocation of $136,444 for a vehicle to install a sanitary camera for Poland Township. Commissioner Anthony Traficanti told 21 News the camera itself was purchased in 2023. Poland Township Administrator Mark Covell tells 21 News the camera will be installed on a remote controlled...
National best-selling mystery author Sandra Brown to appear at Youngstown library event
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County announced Sandra Brown as the featured author at the 2024 Literary Committee reception on Sept. 19. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 with a reception at the main branch of the Public Library at 305 Wick Ave. in Youngstown.
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